Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has the edge: it is faster, has an OLED screen and is lighter. The Acer Nitro V16 AI still is better for gaming and has a smoother screen, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Speed Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is quicker. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has the power for photo and video editing, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 in the Acer Nitro V16 AI stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
- Gaming Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is the one for gaming: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 with its RTX 4050 plays modern games at 1080p.
- OLED screen Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Acer Nitro V16 AI's LCD.
- Smoothness Acer Nitro V16 AI wins
The Acer Nitro V16 AI's 180 Hz screen is smoother than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5's 120 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Weight Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is 0.5 kg lighter: 1.94 kg against 2.44 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Acer Nitro V16 AI if…
- You play games: its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- You play fast games: its 180 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 if…
- You edit photos or video, or keep a lot open at once: its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the more powerful processor.
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.5 kg lighter.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 leads on the screen and battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Each laptop has its strengths on performance.
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is better for gaming and can be upgraded, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is faster.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 95 W | 80 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | 16 TOPS | 11 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | — | 2 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The Acer Nitro V16 AI has a smoother screen, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 has an OLED screen, has more accurate colour and has a brighter screen.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (2048 x 1280) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Acer Nitro V16 AI charges over USB-C, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is lighter, has a bigger battery and is slimmer.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 7.5 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 84 Wh |
| Charger | 135 W | 170 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | Slim Tip |
| Fast charging | — | Rapid Charge Express: 3 hours runtime from 15 minutes |
| Weight | 2.44 kg | 1.94 kg |
| Dimensions | 360 x 275.6 x 24.5 mm | 356 x 251 x 17.5 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium top and bottom |
| Durability | — | MIL-STD-810H (21 tests) |
| Colour | Shale Black | Arctic Grey |
| Colours available | — | Arctic Grey |
Ports and wireless
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Ethernet, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one Always On), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 40Gbps | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | microSD | SD |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Acer Nitro V16 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | — | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Amber backlight, Copilot key, Caps Lock and microphone-mute indicators | UK English, backlit, numeric keypad |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad | glass, 80 x 135 mm |
| Speakers | 2 speakers, DTS:X Ultra | 2x 2 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | 3 microphones | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Kensington lock slot, BIOS password protection | firmware TPM 2.0, face recognition |
Software and model
The Acer Nitro V16 AI is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Acer Nitro V16 AI (ANV16-42) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | NH.QYXEK.00G | 83D40040UK |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |